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Investment Objectives and Endowments

  • Arabic

Description

In an environment marked by instability and the accelerating pace of economic, social, political and cultural change, institutions, especially endowment (waqf) institutions, must manage themselves in a purposeful and conscious way that lets them overcome a reality burdened with many problems and challenges.

This presentation looks at how investment objectives are set for endowment assets and how they support sustainable returns.

What the presentation covers

  • The concept of endowments and their role in society

  • Setting investment objectives for endowment assets

  • Balancing return, risk and sustainability

  • Governance and administrative practices for endowment institutions

Objectives

  • Explain the concept of endowments and their developmental role.
  • Define clear investment objectives for endowment assets.
  • Balance return, risk and sustainability in investment decisions.
  • Apply sound administrative and governance practices in endowment institutions.
  • Evaluate the performance of endowment investments against objectives.

Who it's for

Leaders of endowment institutions and charities, financial managers and investment officers, and trainers and consultants in financial management and investment.

Version 1 — updated 17 October 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Leaders of endowment institutions and charities, financial managers and investment officers, and trainers and consultants in financial management and investment.

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